Beeson Carroll (born 1934), is an American actor. He made an initial appearance in the role of Donald Penobscott, the first husband of Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan on the TV series M*A*S*H, appearing in the Season 5 finale episode titled "Margaret's Marriage", but was unavailable for the character's second appearance; consequently, the role would then go to former Tarzan film star and former NFL football player Mike Henry.